Long Form Improv : HAROLD

Harold : Long Form Improv

1st Aug - 5th Sep

Sat & Sun

10am - 1pm

Class Show : 5th Sep

Veda Black Box, Versova

Bungalow 120, Near Physio Flex Gym, Aram Nagar II, Versova

What if improv was not just something you did...

...but something that gave you superpowers on stage?

The Harold is not just another improv format - it is widely considered the gold standard of long form improvisation. Developed by Del Close and Charna Halpern at iO Theater, the Harold transformed improv from a series of funny scenes into an art form capable of creating entire worlds, recurring characters and stories that feel impossibly connected - all from a single audience suggestion. For improvisers around the world, learning the Harold is a rite of passage. If you want to become a complete long form improviser, this is the format you need to experience.

In our Harold - Long Form Improv Program (33 Hours), you will learn to build worlds, discover patterns, support your ensemble and create theatrical magic out of absolutely nothing.

Think of it like this -

Every improviser is a bee. Alone, you are entertaining. Together, you create something intricate, alive and unforgettable.

This program focuses on :

Harold Structure

Game of the Scene (IMPROV 301)

Support Moves and Long Form (IMPROV 401)

You will work on :

- Game of the Scene - Finding and heightening the funny

- Harold Structure - Turning chaos into a cohesive performance

- Support Moves and Long Form - Making bold choices while making everyone around you look brilliant

And the best part ?

You will perform a full 1-hour Harold at the end of the program, where every callback, pattern and unexpected connection comes together in front of a live audience.

This is not just another improv class. It is the program that transforms improvisers into complete long form performers.

KNOW YOUR INSTRUCTOR - NEELTARNI PRATAP

Neeltarni is an actor and writer based in Los Angeles. She has trained at some of the entertainment industrys most prestigious institutions, including Upright Citizens Brigade, iO West, The Second City, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, The Idiot Workshops and Howard Fine Acting Studio, where actors including Will Smith, Dwayne Johnson, Brad Pitt, Chris Pine, Jared Leto, Austin Butler, Benedict Cumberbatch, Vanessa Hudgens, Gal Gadot and Steve Carell have trained.

We are thrilled you have chosen to spend your weekends with us.

Get ready to step into a world of creativity, laughter and fearless self expression. We cannot wait to welcome you into our community and embark on this exciting journey of discovery, collaboration and play.

The class will begin no later than 5 minutes after the scheduled start time. If you think you are going to be late, please let us know in advance. If you arrive after class has begun, please wait to enter until you hear the group talking so you do not interrupt an ongoing scene.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CLASS

Please arrive ready to play. Take a few moments before class to leave the outside world behind and give yourself permission to experiment, take risks and have fun. We will be moving around a lot, so come well rested to get the most out of the experience.

Wear comfortable clothing that allows a full range of movement, along with secure shoes. No flip flops, please.

Bring a water bottle. There will not be scheduled breaks, but you are welcome to keep water with you in the studio.

Feel free to bring a light jacket, as the studio can get a little chilly.

NO PHONES ALLOWED. Phones must be switched off during class. Note taking is encouraged, so feel free to bring a notebook and pen.

Cannot wait to see you.

Welcome aboard.